Colorado Rockies vs. Kansas City Royals - July 07, 2024

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Recap

Box Score

Plays

Social

Odds

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Royals logo, Royals 48-43, 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 1, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 1, H 8, E 1

Rockies logo, Rockies 32-57, 1 0, 2 2, 3 0, 4 0, 5 1, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 3, H 8, E 0

Pitching

WinnerA. Gomber (2-5)

LoserS. Lugo (11-3)

SaveV. Vodnik (1)

Scoring

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Top 6Vinnie Pasquantino homers to center field.

Bot 5Ryan McMahon singles to left center field. Sam Hilliard scores.

Bot 2Brenton Doyle homers to center field. Brendan Rodgers scores.

What's Buzzing

Royals Review

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This Week in the Minors: Quad Cities River Bandits season in review https://t.co/i1yOYZYKsy

Royals Review

Kauffman brought in computers in the 70s to study the game and how the team could improve. He remarked “Baseball is full of traditions and myths that don’t stand up to analysis.”

Brandon Nickell

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original royals owner ewing kauffman seemed like a person way ahead of their time, especially as a baseball owner. this conversation is from nearly 60 years ago on slow motion video and measuring bat speed and timing. he would have loved technology like edgertronic and statcast.

Royals Review

Kansas City Royals News: Carson Roccaforte breakout possible next season https://t.co/ntf4OBuC8f

Purple Row

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Sarah Langs

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The Brewers are the second team to have a reliever earn the win in at least 5 of their first 6 games of a postseason, joining: The 2014 Royals But KC had 6 wins, 5 from RP MIL has 5 wins, all RP

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Cubs outfielder Ian Happ could finally fill the hole left by Royals' franchise legendThe Kansas City Royals haven't been able to find a solution in left field since Alex Gordon retired in 2020. Ian Happ is a free agent and could be an intriguing

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Scaling the Rocks: Rumors are rampantColorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, October 11, 2026

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Kansas City Royals News: Carson Roccaforte breakout possible next seasonAnd the city of Kansas City turns to barbecue to explain the purported benefits of a new stadium.

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Early MLB Offseason Predictions on Free Agency and Trades 🔮Why the Rays and Rockies will pull off a huge trade 📲

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New Truths from NLCS, ALCS 🧐What we learned after Brewers take 2-0 lead, Guardians win Game 1 ➡️

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Family Bikes to 30 MLB Parks ❤️Dad and son covered nearly 10,000 miles to every team's stadium for charity 🎥

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Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 45, Sterlin ThompsonWith nothing left to prove in the minors, where does the young outfielder go from here?

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2026 Royals season in review: Jac CaglianoneWhat a difference a year makes

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Evaluating four years of Brewers transactions to compare to the RoyalsHow does J.J. Picollo compare to the best front office executive in baseball?

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Ranking Top 25 Trade Chips For Offseason 🔢Why Michael Wacha could be one of the better pitchers on the move ➡️

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MLB Postseason Winners/Losers 📊Biggest takeaways from first two rounds 📲

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Royals could find their next breakout player in this overlooked prospectThe Kansas City Royals have an unhittable pitching prospect in their minor league system that is itching to breakout very soon.

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Scaling the Rocks: Monday Blues & BrewsColorado Rockies news and links for Monday, October 12th, 2026

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Kansas City Royals news: How will the Royals upgrade the bullpen?And who ya got in the ALCS?

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ALCS & NLCS Predictions 🔮4 teams competing for a World Series berth. Brewers can stop the 3-peat 📲

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This Week in Purple: Long DivisionColorado Rockies news and links for Sunday, October 11th, 2026

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This bargain free agent could fill a glaring roster hole on the Royals rosterThe Kansas City Royals could use a lot of help with their pitching staff, and this player could provide exactly what they need.

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Saturday Rockpile: The 2026 Rockies Statcast AwardsFrom a 116-mph home run to a 32-mph infield single, here are some imaginary trophies for some very real Rockies accomplishments.

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Royals could benefit from MLB's playoff proposal sooner than expectedMLB's newest collective bargaining proposal has a rule that could actually help the Kansas City Royals' chances in the playoffs.

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Kansas City Royals news: Angeibel Gomez turns heads in ArizonaAnd more on what KC approved for the ballpark.

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5 indispensable pieces of the Royals future, 2 players on the discard pileThe Kansas City Royals need to figure out who they want to build around and who needs to go so a return to the postseason becomes a reality.

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Trent Grisham Landing Spots 📍10 destinations for Yankees OF next season after disappointing season 📲

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Scaling the Rocks: What would a 154-game season mean for the Rockies?Colorado Rockies news and links for Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Purple Row After Dark: Contract Extensions?Who could be extended ahead of the looming lockout?

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Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 46, Valente BellozoOne strong appearance wasn’t enough to justify more opportunities

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10 Greatest MLB Divisional Series Upsets 😮Reflecting on the most unexpected triumphs ➡️

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Friday Rockpile: Rockies attendance dips, again, in 2026Coors Field saw its fewest total fans since 2005

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Here are the changes MLB owners and players have suggested, but what do YOU want?Here are what owners and players have proposed.

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Timing is perfect for Royals to make aggressive trade push for Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr.The Kansas City Royals should make the aggressive move this offseason and use Ronald Acuna Jr.'s potential fallout with the Atlanta Braves as the catalyst.

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2026 Royals season in review: The best defensive playsThe Royals love the glove.

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Kansas City Royals news: City Council approves downtown ballpark TIFAnd could MLB go to a 154-game schedule?

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Scaling the Rocks: CarGo joins elite Colorado clubColorado Rockies news and links for Friday, October 9, 2026

Bleacher Report•4d

Each Team's Biggest Roster Hole to Fix in Offseason ⚾The one personnel flaw Colorado needs to address in 2027 📲

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Jazz Chisholm Landing Spots📍FA fits for All-Star 2B with Yankees stint likely over 📲

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Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 47, Kyle FreelandThe left-hander has spent his entire career in Colorado, and struggled in what could be his final season with the team.

Bleacher Report•4d

🚨MLB Proposes Less GamesReturn of 154-game season. Opponent selection in postseason. Full MLB proposal to MLBPA here 📲

Bleacher Report•5d

Best Fits for Michael King and Casey Mize ⚾Why the Nationals should look to sign one of San Diego's free agents ➡️

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Carter Jensen keeps racking up the honors for incredible rookie seasonAnother media outlet has honored Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen after an incredible rookie season that blew the projection systems out of the water

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Thursday Rockpile: Lessons for the Rockies from the Athletics failure to launchHow do the Rockies avoid falling down during the climb?

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2026 Royals season in review: Noah CameronHow did the lefty do?

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Scaling the Rocks: Away from the din of the crowds, 2027 starts to take shapeColorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, October 8th, 2026

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Kansas City Royals news: The Playoffs are heating upOnly one divisional series remains

Bleacher Report•5d

Division Series Recap 🍿Yankees, Padres and Braves all eliminated. Tap to catch up on all the action 📲

Bleacher Report•5d

AL and NLDS Overreactions 🗣️Can anyone beat the Dodgers? Time to trade Acuña Jr.? 📲

Bleacher Report•5d

MLB Lays Out Lockout PlansNew details emerge on 34-page memo with team owners and high-ranking execs (The Athletic)

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Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 48, Sean SullivanThe 24-year-old LHP only made 5 starts before suffering shoulder injury

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Wednesday Rockpile: Walker Monfort and Paul DePodesta discuss pitching, the Penner Sports Group, and going forwardHere are highlights from Tuesday’s Rockies postseason debrief.

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The Reds' qualifying offer decision could open the door for a Royals reunionThe Kansas City Royals should consider a reunion with Brady Singer this offseason, as long as the Reds don't extend him the qualifying offer

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2026 Royals season in review: The best home runsThe season of dongs.

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Underrated Royals: Rey SanchezHad glove, will travel

MLB Postseason Buzz 🗣️

😬 Yankees defensive struggles ♨️ Padres-Brewers drama 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Bleacher Report•6d

Predicting the Outcome for Each Team's Top Free Agent 🔮How the Royals will decide to keep or let go of their most coveted available player ➡️

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Kansas City Royals news: All (stadium) business in KCDespite the Kansas City Royals leaving Truman Sports complex, could the area find new life?

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Scaling the Rocks: Let the autopsy of the 2026 Colorado Rockies beginColorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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Build a World Series Champ 🎮Tap to play. Share your record in the comments ⬇️

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Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 49, Brenton DoyleThe two-time Gold Glover cleaned out his locker at Coors Field and headed for the Windy City.

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Tuesday Rockpile: A briefing on the Rockies’ arbitration players for 2027The Rockies have at least five players eligible for arbitration

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Royals bold trade deadline strategy will shape their offseason (for better or worse)The Kansas City Royals had the perfect opportunity to improve their team at the trade deadline, but they chose to keep the mediocre band together instead.

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If John Sherman wants public money, he shouldn’t vote for a work stoppageThe lockout looms, but Sherman can do something about it

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The Hidden Problems with Royals Stadium Math, J.J. Picollo’s StrategyThe Kansas City Royals continue the pivot to 2027 and their future home, but flaws abound in both.

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This Week in the Minors: Columbia Fireflies season in reviewThere was a lot of good developments this season

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Ranking MLB's Top 50 Rookies 🔢Where Kansas City's first-year players stand across the league 📲

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Kansas City Royals News: New stadium site demolition to start soonJohn Sherman thinks the new stadium will get an All-Star game very soon after it’s finished.

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Scaling the Rocks: The Rockies are looking aheadColorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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Players Who Were Worse Than You Think in 2026 ⚾Breaking down which Royal didn't perform as well as expected this year 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

Every Playoff Team's October X-Factor ❌Each squad's key to crushing the MLB postseason

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Royals could make costly mistake giving up on Lucas Erceg too earlyLucas Erceg is in for a salary raise that could look unwarranted after the season he had, but it shouldn't mean the Royals decide to let him be a free agent

Bleacher Report•1w

Realistic Offseason Trade Ideas 💡Assessing how the Rangers and Rockies could make a move ➡️

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Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 50, Troy JohnstonJohnston turned an uncertain roster spot into a full major-league season and found ways to contribute at the plate. The defense, baserunning and lack of power complicated the rest of the evaluation.

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Evaluating four years of J.J. PicolloIs he a victim of salary constraints or his own incompetence?

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Monday Rockpile: One peak Rockies shortstop, one impossible choiceTroy Tulowitzki felt inevitable. Trevor Story felt dangerous. Picking between their peak Rockies versions should be easy. It absolutely is not.

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Royals projected arbitration salaries for 2027The Royals have some decisions to make.

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Scaling the Rocks: Walk-offs are awesomeColorado Rockies news and links for Monday, October 5, 2026

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Kansas City Royals news: Drew Waters elects free agencyAnd why do the Royals start out so slow?

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This Week in Purple: Let’s Talk About ThatColorado Rockies news and links for Sunday, October 4th, 2026

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Carter Jensen’s breakout could have the Royals rookie dreaming of a Silver SluggerCarter Jensen had an incredible rookie campaign and could be in line to win the Silver Slugger Award among catchers in the American League.

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Division Series Game 1 Recap 🎬Results, top highlights and more from every matchup Saturday 📲

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Saturday Rockpile: Tommy Tanous discusses the Rockies draft and adjusting to baseball at elevationThe Rockies assistant general manager shares his perspective on a range of topics.

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Aggressive in Acquisitions, Conservative with Cash: Decoding Picollo’s PresserKansas City Royals leadership wraps up the 2026 season with traditional press conference, but will lessons learned help?

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Kansas City Royals news: What can the Royals learn from playoff teams?And Luke Little is outrighted.

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Scaling the Rocks: Bring on the Division SeriesColorado News and Links for Saturday, October 3, 2026

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2 Royals' arbitration-eligible players who'll definitely be back, 2 that might not get paidThe Kansas City Royals will have to make some tough decisions when it comes to cleaning up their roster and putting the best team on the field in 2027.

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Purple Row After Dark: Which former Rockies are you rooting for in the MLB Postseason?Will you be rooting for Brenton Doyle’s White Sox? Or perhaps Antonio Senzatela’s Brewers? Or someone else entirely?

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Pebble Report Spotlight: Arizona Fall League previewMLB’s “finishing school” kicks off tomorrow!

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Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 51, Jordan BeckBeck entered 2026 looking to build on a promising season, but his approach unraveled, his role shrank, and his future with the Rockies became much less certain.

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ABS Challenge Success Rate 📈How every MLB team did in first season with system 📲

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MLB Divisional Round Picks 🔮Predicting winners in postseason's next round 📲

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Friday Rockpile: A ‘Swiss Army knife,’ Owen Cuffe plays critical role for ACL RockiesCuffe just finished his first season as the Arizona Complex League pitching a rehab coach for Colorado

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Luis Arraez Landing Spots 📍The best fits for Philly's star second baseman 📲

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MLB Rules Out Grand Teton GameRob Manfred won't pursue idea after doing 'due diligence' (The Athletic)

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Kansas City Royals news: Wrapping up the Season that WasLooking back before looking ahead; Also, shoes

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Scaling the Rocks: Remembering RocktoberColorado News and Links for Friday, October 2, 2026

Bleacher Report•1w

Every MLB Team's Biggest Surprise and Disappointment ⚾Breaking down notable highlights and lowlights of Colorado's 2026 season 📲

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Royals just got brutal reminder that small markets can build winnersA graphic posted to X showed how small market teams in the playoffs made their rosters, and now the Royals should use that as a blueprint back to the playoffs.

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Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 52, Edouard JulienLack of results and bad defense made Julien expendable before season’s end

Bleacher Report•1w

Kevin Gausman, Shota Imanaga's Top Suitors 🛬Where Cubs' top SP free agents could end up signing ➡️

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Past Royals opponents: Reggie SmithThe other Reggie

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Kansas City Royals news: End of season press conference is heldSome changes were made, but not enough.

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Picollo says Royals plan to be “aggressive” in acquisitions after disappointing seasonJ.J. Picollo addresses the media after a 69-93 season.

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Scaling the Rocks: A time for reflectionColorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, October 1, 2026

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Vinnie Pasquantino's strong finish gives the Royals a reason to dream bigThe reemergence of slugger Vinnie Pasquantino should give the Kansas City Royals plenty of hope going into next season.

Bleacher Report•1w

Wild Card Game 2 Slate Recap ✍️3 out of 4 matchups officially set. Results and top highlights from each Wednesday game 📲

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Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 53, Michael LorenzenLorenzen arrived as an intriguing veteran addition, but a season spent searching for adjustments never produced the innings or stability the Rockies hoped to find.

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Wednesday Rockpile: The optimistic improvement of the 2026 Colorado Rockies2026 was always going to be tough, but progress was made

MLB Postseason Buzz 👂

🎯 Wild Card picks 👀 Manager situations 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Bleacher Report•1w

5 Teams That Can Dethrone the DodgersAnalyzing which squads have the best chance to beat reigning champions 📲

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Kansas City Royals news: Alec Zumwalt is outWill anything change?

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Scaling the Rocks: Cole Carrigg and TJ Rumfield provide hope for the RockiesColorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, September 30, 2026

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Royals picked the wrong scapegoat after pitching let them down in 2026The Kansas City Royals reassigned the hitter coach to another role in the organization, despite the fact that the offense wasn't really the problem this season.

Bleacher Report•1w

Wild Card Game 1 Slate Recap ✍️Results and top highlights from all of Tuesday's matchups 📲

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Carter Jensen's double honor put an exclamation point on his Royals' rookie seasonCarter Jensen won AL Rookie and Player of the Month for September. The Kansas City Royals have something special in their budding backstop.

Liam Hendriks Retires

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Liam Hendriks has announced his retirement. In 14 Major League seasons with six teams, Hendriks made 490 appearances, was a 3-time All-Star, and a 2-time winner of the Mariano Rivera Reliever of the Year award. Perhaps his greatest achievement was his inspirational comeback

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Alec Zumwalt out as hitting coachHe will remain as senior director of hitting performance

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Ranking the Rockies, 2026: No. 54, Tyler FreemanFreeman put the ball in play and showed off a strong arm, but a lack of power and declining production pushed him off the 40-man roster.

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Former Royals in the postseasonGood luck to some old friends

Bleacher Report•2w

Ranking Postseason Starting Lineups 🔢Where the top offenses stand going into October ➡️

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Cole Carrigg selected as NL Rookie of the Month for SeptemberCarrigg becomes the 10th Rockie to win the award, and second this year.

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Tuesday Rockpile: Should MLB build a ballpark in Grand Teton National Park?No. It’s a terrible idea. Here’s why.

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Carter Jensen wins September American League honorsThe rookie continues to excel.

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This Week in the Minors: ACL and DSL season in reviewThe rookie ball teams had some impressive individuals this season

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Royals Book Game 162, With Final Winning Taste Leading to Key Offseason CalendarThe Kansas City Royals get the final win, but it only soothes 2026’s pains so much.

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Scaling the Rocks: Rockies PBO Paul DePodesta plans for the offseasonColorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, September 29, 2026

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Kansas City Royals News: Long way to go in 20272026 was a disappointment. Now the team looks toward 2027.

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Royals have shocking offseason plans for 17-year-old prospect Angeibel GomezThe Kansas Royals are already showing a massive amount of optimism surrounding top prospect Angeibel Gomez.

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Purple Row After Dark: It’s Purple Row’s October Madness!Play ball!

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Witt, Jensen, Caglianone finalists for All-MLB TeamThe Royals’ best get some recognition.

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Colorado Rockies 2026 Season Review: Ranking the RockiesReviewing the 2026 Colorado Rockies season by breaking down the individual player seasons

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Ranking the Rockies, 2026: HM, Kris BryantThe former MVP spent all of 2026 on the 60-day injured list

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Ten statistics that defined the Royals 2026 seasonWhat went right and the many things that went wrong.

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Good riddance, 2026 Royals seasonNot too sad it’s over

Bleacher Report•2w

ABS Increased MLB Game Times ➕Average time to play nine innings up nearly 4 minutes from last year (AP)

Bleacher Report•2w

MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮Round-by-round picks with bracket set 📲

www.purplerow.com•2w

Monday Rockpile: Zach Goodman reflects on his first season behind the mic for the RockiesThe rookie broadcaster had a lot of things to get used to, but also had plenty of highlights

Bleacher Report•2w

MLB Draft Lottery 2027 OddsSee them here 📲

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Kansas City Royals news: This 2026 Royals season is overHe laughed, we cried, we mostly cried.

Bleacher Report•2w

Final Regular Season Power Rankings 📊How the Rockies finished out the year 📲

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Scaling the Rocks: The 2026 Rockies season is overColorado Rockies news and links for Monday, September 28, 2026

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Complete list of Royals free gents heading into the 2026-27 offseasonKansas City has a handful of free agents headed into the offseason, a good sign as they look to open up space to add new players for next year

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Purple Row After Dark: Your favorite moments from the 2026 Rockies seasonWhich games, performances, and memories were the bright spots in the year for you?

Bleacher Report•2w

Last Day of Regular Season 🔥Phillies grab final Wild Card spot. Astros take AL West. Full recap here 📲

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Vinnie powers Royals to season finale victoryThe Royals 2026 season ended on a high note

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Rockies falter in their season finale with 4-2 loss to the White SoxThe 2026 Colorado Rockies season comes to a close with a loss.

Bleacher Report•2w

Playoff Field Finalized ♨️Standings after Phillies clinch, Astros win division 📲

Bleacher Report•2w

🚨 MLB Playoff Bracket SET 🔒😱 Astros on wrong end of history 🔔 Phillies taking on Braves 📲 Recap of final day

Rockies vs. White Sox (09/27/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago White Sox' 4-2 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Guardians vs. Royals (09/27/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 3-2 win vs. Cleveland Guardians 🎥

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This Week in Purple: Dawn of the Final DayColorado Rockies news and links for Sunday, September 27th, 2026

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Royals' Jonathan India trade looks far less painful after Brady Singer's collapseThe Kansas City Royals has found out the hard way that you can't win every trade after Jonathan India's tenure with the team likely comes to an end.

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5 Royals players who definitely won't be back in 2027 with Matt Quatraro under pressureThe Kansas City Royals will have to make some tough roster choices if they want to compete in the AL Central in 2027.

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Behind a full team effort, the Rockies rack up milestones and beat the White Sox 9-6Hunter Goodman’s 40th home run leads the way as Colorado helps extinguish Chicago’s AL Central hopes